3195 D Airport Loop

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Tel. 714.556.8818  Fax 714.556.1520
www.ktihydraulicsinc.com

Installation: 12 vdc, Double Acting (Power UP / Power DOWN) Unit

Diagram A-1

1. Install 9/16-18 SAE ORB, SAE #6, hydraulic fittings into ports “A” and “B”.
Torque fittings to 18 lb-ft.
2. Remove the two-button pendant from the power unit at the quick disconnect.
3. Mount the Power Unit using two, 3/8-16 UNC mounting bolts (diagram A-3)
4. Remove the Filler/Breather Cap and fill the reservoir with hydraulic oil (see fluid
recommendations). Replace the filler/breather cap.
5. Connect Hydraulic Lines to ports “A” (TOP) & “B” (BOTTOM).
a. Check the torque specifications for the hose fittings.
b. Connect the Base of the Cylinder to the port “A” (TOP).
c. Connect the Rod End of the Cylinder to port “B” (BOTTOM).
6. Connect the battery Ground cable to the Ground terminal of the DC Motor (diagram A-3)
7. Connect the Positive cable from the battery to the start solenoid (diagram A-4).
(See Battery Cable Gauge table for proper gauge for your length of cables.)
8. Holding the bottom nut with a wrench, torque the battery connections to 3 lb-ft.
9. Reconnect the two-button remote pendant at the quick disconnect.
10. Operate the power unit while also keeping an eye on the fluid level in the reservoir.
a. Insure that the fluid level doesn’t go lower than ½ full during the initial start up.
b. When the cylinder is fully extended, the reservoir should be about ½ full.
(The Reason for Not Filling the Reservoir all the way is that during
retraction of the cylinder the Butt End of the Cylinder Will Displace Fluid,
Causing the Reservoir to Overflow)
11. Run the cylinder Up and Down until all the air is removed from the hydraulic oil.
12. Fill the reservoir to the Full line on Reservoir Label. [Approx. one (1) inch from the top].
Form SVC006 June 2012
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 3195 D Airport Loop
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel. 714.556.8818  Fax 714.556.1520
www.ktihydraulicsinc.com

Form SVC006 June 2012

Diagram A-2 Diagram A-3

Fluid Recommendations
KTI recommends using a premium hydraulic oil to ensure optimum performance and system life.
Select oil that has anti-wear properties, rust and oxidation inhibitors, foam inhibitors and good
stability. Examples of premium grade hydraulic oils: Chevron Rando HDZ, Mobil DTE 10, DTE 20
series, AMSOIL, and Shell Tellus.

Automotive Transmission Oils are acceptable under normal conditions.

Aviation Oils such as Valvoline ROYCO series or Mobil Aero HF or HFA may be used in
prolonged, extreme cold environments.

Do Not Use Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid. Do Not Mix Oils.

Ambient Temperature Range ISO Viscosity Grade

- 20F to + 32F 15
(- 29C to + 0C)

+ 14F to + 120F 22, 32, ATF

(- 10C to + 49C)

Battery Cables
To minimize voltage drop, increase the gauge size of the battery cables as the length of
the positive and ground cables increase. Low voltage will cause the motor to run at higher amps
and may cause damage to other electrical components.
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Cable Length Wire Gauge Nominal OD (in.)
1 to 2 feet 4 gauge 0.43
3 to 4 feet 2 gauge 0.49
5 to 7 feet 1 gauge 0.56
8 to 9 feet 1/0 gauge 0.61
10 to 12 feet 2/0 gauge 0.66
13 to 15 feet 3/0 gauge 0.72
16 to 19 feet 4/0 gauge 0.78

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 3195 D Airport Loop
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel. 714.556.8818  Fax 714.556.1520
www.ktihydraulicsinc.com

Bob Ernst
Digitally signed by Bob Ernst

Diagram A-4 Form SVC006 June 2012 DN: cn=Bob Ernst, o=KTI Hydraulics, Inc., ou,
email=bernst@ktihydraulicsinc.com, c=US
Date: 2012.06.18 12:46:37 -07'00'